Railroad Man's Magazine
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The Railroad Man's Magazine was a pulp magazine
which began October, 1906.
The magazine was published under different names and formats throughout its history. It was the first specialized pulp with stories and articles about the railroads
. In 1919, it merged with Argosy
which became Argosy and Railroad Man’s Magazine for a brief period before reverting to Argosy, thus killing Railroad Man's Magazine.
In 1929, when freelance author William Edward Hayes announced he was bringing out a new railroad-oriented pulp, the Munsey company recruited him to edit a revival of Railroad Man's Magazine. He was soon replaced by Freeman H. Hubbard
. In 1932, the title was simplified to Railroad Stories, then changed to Railroad Magazine in 1937. After December 1942, Railroad Magazine was published by Popular Publications
, which purchased the Munsey Company. It dropped fiction after August, 1954.
Pulp magazine
Pulp magazines , also collectively known as pulp fiction, refers to inexpensive fiction magazines published from 1896 through the 1950s. The typical pulp magazine was seven inches wide by ten inches high, half an inch thick, and 128 pages long...
which began October, 1906.
The magazine was published under different names and formats throughout its history. It was the first specialized pulp with stories and articles about the railroads
Rail transport
Rail transport is a means of conveyance of passengers and goods by way of wheeled vehicles running on rail tracks. In contrast to road transport, where vehicles merely run on a prepared surface, rail vehicles are also directionally guided by the tracks they run on...
. In 1919, it merged with Argosy
Argosy (magazine)
Argosy was an American pulp magazine, published by Frank Munsey. It is generally considered to be the first American pulp magazine. The magazine began as a general information periodical entitled The Golden Argosy, targeted at the boys adventure market.-Launch of Argosy:In late September 1882,...
which became Argosy and Railroad Man’s Magazine for a brief period before reverting to Argosy, thus killing Railroad Man's Magazine.
In 1929, when freelance author William Edward Hayes announced he was bringing out a new railroad-oriented pulp, the Munsey company recruited him to edit a revival of Railroad Man's Magazine. He was soon replaced by Freeman H. Hubbard
Freeman H. Hubbard
Freeman H. Hubbard was an American writer known for his articles and books about railroads. He was editor of the Railroad Man's Magazine for 12 years. He wrote widely about railroad history, legend and lore, including famous personalities such as Casey Jones, John Henry, Jesse James and Kate Shelley...
. In 1932, the title was simplified to Railroad Stories, then changed to Railroad Magazine in 1937. After December 1942, Railroad Magazine was published by Popular Publications
Popular Publications
Popular Publications was one of the largest publishers of pulp magazines during its existence, at one point publishing 42 different titles per month. Company titles included detective, adventure, romance, and Western fiction. They were also known for the several 'weird menace' titles...
, which purchased the Munsey Company. It dropped fiction after August, 1954.